SVAMITVA Scheme

Why in News?

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will highlight the SVAMITVA Scheme in its tableau for the 77^th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

• SVAMITVA – Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas.
• Aim – It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at establishing clear property ownership in rural inhabited (Abadi) areas using drone and GIS technology.
• Launched on - National Panchayati Raj Day, 24^th April 2021.
• Nodal Ministry – The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).
• Implemented by – It is a joint effort of
  •  The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR)
  • The State Revenue Department for land record management.
  • The Survey of India for technical mapping, surveying and GIS support.
• Coverage - Implemented across all States and Union Territories.
• Objectives – Creation of accurate land records - Helps rural planning and reduces property disputes.
• Financial stability - Enables rural citizens to use property as a financial asset for loans and benefits.
• Property tax assessment – Facilitates easier and accurate tax determination by Panchayats/local bodies.
• Village planning - To support the preparation of a better-quality Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) by making use of GIS maps.
• Key Components – CORS (Continuous Operating Reference System) – It is a Geo-positioning infrastructure usable by multiple government departments.
• These stations are to provide 5 cm level accuracy by replacing chain surveys.
• "Gram Manchitra" Enhancement – Improves the spatial planning application by using drone survey data to develop tools for Gram Panchayat Development Plans.
• Mapping – It involves Drone-based mapping of land parcels.
• Project Management – Sets up Program Management Units at the national and state levels for implementation oversight.
• Property Card Preparation – Issuance of Property Cards/Title Deeds with Record of Rights.
• International Recognition - SVAMITVA has been recognized by the UN and World Bank as a best practice in land governance and digital mapping.

References

1. PIB | SVAMITVA Scheme
2. SVAMITVA Scheme | Ministry of Panchayati Raj